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Taith IRL Hydref 2026
Yn dilyn treial Gwanwyn hynod lwyddiannus, mae IRL: In Real Life yn dychwelyd i ysgolion uwchradd Rhondda Cynon Taf yr hydref hwn. Mae’r ddrama gyfranogol hon, awr o hyd ac am ddim, wedi’i dilyn…
IRL Tour Autumn 2026
Following a hugely successful Spring pilot, IRL: In Real Life returns to Rhondda Cynon Taf secondary schools this Autumn. This free, one-hour participatory play, followed by a bilingual workshop, explores online safety, peer pressure and healthy relationships for Years 7 to 9.
2 Actors / Creative Facilitators Required
Actors and Creative Facilitators
To deliver creative workshops and perform in Theatre In Education programmes.
For details of how to apply
Safeguarding Policy
Version: 4 Reviewed: July 2026, and reviewed on an ongoing basis, at least once a year. Spectacle Theatre will amend this policy, following consultation, where appropriate. Designated Safeguarding Lead: Steve Davis, Creative Director | ...
The Dreaming’s of Captain Cat
Spectacle Theatre presents in Partnership with Theatrix Arts invites you aboard for The Dreamings of Captain Cat, a free Welsh puppet adventure for the whole family. Join Paul Batten’s lively puppetry, live music and storytelling this July, inspired by the works of Dylan Thomas.
IRL: In Real Life – Free Healthy Relationships Summer Programme 2026
Free participatory theatre workshop sessions for secondary schools and youth settings in Rhondda Cynon Taf and Merthyr Tydfil. Available June and July 2026. Book your place now.
Why Theatre? The Case for Participatory Arts in Difficult Conversations
Some conversations are hard to start. Participatory theatre has been working on that problem for over sixty years. Here is why it works, and what happened when Spectacle Theatre brought it into schools across the Rhondda.
IRL: Two Exclusive Public Performances
Exclusive public performances of Spectacle Theatre’s brand new play, IRL. Book now for free, to participate in this timely exploration of healthy relationships in digital-first world. 11+.
The Monday Night Group: Giving Voice to Mental Health & Myths for Comic Relief
The Monday Night Group have been in the studio with Radio Platfform, creating two podcast episodes on mental health and Valley myths — all for Comic Relief. Find out how to support them.
‘IRL: In Real Life’ Resources for Schools
Welcome to the dedicated resource hub for IRL: In Real Life, Spectacle Theatre’s free, day‑long Theatre in Education programme for secondary schools across Rhondda Cynon Taf. The programme empowers pupils in Years 7–9 to explore healthy relationships, digital...
IRL: In Real Life – Rhaglen theatr addysg am ddim ar gyfer ysgolion Rhondda Cynon Taf (Gwanwyn 2026)
Gyda’r nod o rymuso disgyblion gyda’r offer i siarad yn hyderus am berthnasoedd iach yn y byd digidol sydd ohoni, mae IRL: In Real Life yn cefnogi Cynllun Strategol ar Gyfer Llesiant Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Rhondda Cynon Taf, ac mae’n cyd-fynd yn agos â phedwar diben y Cwricwlwm i Gymru.
IRL: In Real Life – A Free Educational Theatre Programme for RCT Schools (Spring 2026)
Aiming to empower pupils with the tools to speak confidently about healthy relationships in today’s digital world, IRL: In Real Life supports RCTCBC’s Strategic Plan for Wellbeing and aligns with the Curriculum for Wales’ four pillars. Book Now!
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